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The surname Zwinger was first found in Nuremburg, where the name Zwinger contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. In Switzerland there lived a Hugo Moench, named Zwinger, who was a Knight in Basel in 1303.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zwinger research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Zwinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zwinger, Zwingern, Zwingler, Zwingle and others.
Prominent among members of the name Zwinger in this period include